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Apple Inc’s market capitalization topped $500 billion for the first time. SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc's market capitalization topped $500 billion for the first time, cementing its lead as the world's most valuable business and reaching heights not seen by any company since the last recession. The shares gained 1.3 per cent to $542.44 today, bringing its market value to $505.8 billion. Apple has risen 34 per cent in 2012, following gains in each of the past three years. The company is worth $98.1 billion more than the world's sec...